Abstract: In order to achieve the goal of building a strong sports country with 45% of the national population exercising regularly and 2.5 square meters of sports venues per capita by 2035, it is essential to provide community residents' access to opportunities for sports and exercise in China. Under the framework of Social Ecological Model, this article analyzes the successful experiences of community access to opportunities for exercise in the United States, with a goal of fostering a physically active community culture for health and wellbeing. Numerous measures have been taken to provide opportunities for community residents to engage in sports and physical activities for health and wellbeing. Those measures include governmental policies and financial support and investment, promotion of the cultures of sports and leisure and recreation, building community centers and parks, opening school facilities and spaces to community, and utilizing sports professionals and parent volunteers for coaching etc. To improve community sports in China, government shall provide equal access to opportunities for exercises for different age groups, promote the establishment and growth of non-profit sports organizations, build community recreation centers and parks, integrate family, school, and community resources, and promote the cultures of sports and leisure and recreation among citizens. Ultimately, it will improve citizens' intentions to exercise for health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life.

Key words: the United States, community residents, exercise, social ecology theory